National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Car Seats and Booster Seats
Car Seat Installation and Inspection
Schedule Today With One of Our NY-Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians
Fayetteville Fire and EMS have been actively involved in Child Passenger Safety since 2006. We have 7 New York-certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians*. We are committed to keeping children safe and hold monthly fitting service to make your scheduling easier. During these events, our technicians educate and have hands-on assistance with the proper use of child restraint systems and seat belts to parents and care-givers.
Technicians attend a thirty-two-hour course, National Child Passenger Safety Certification by Safe Kids, to obtain their initial certification and must renew it every two years which includes obtaining six hours of Continuing Education as well as having an instructor verify their competence.
NY Child Passenger Safety Laws
When is a child restraint required?
- Under 2 years (or until outgrows the top height or weight recommendations) in a rear-facing child restraint (eff. 11/01/2019)
- 3 years or under unless over 40 pounds and no lap/shoulder belt available
- 4-7 years unless no lap/shoulder belt available
What is the maximum fine for a first car seat violation?
- $100.00
When must a child sit in the rear seat?
- No Requirement
When can a child start using a seat belt?
- 8-15 years or over 40 pounds; 4-7 years if no lap/shoulder belt available
SOURCE: Safe Kids
Have Our Certified Technicians Inspect or Install Your Child Safety Seat
Fill out the form below and one of our technicians will contact you with your date and time. If you need to get a hold of someone, please call 315-637-6101.
